Things to do on Islay

ACTIVITIES

Diving

Islay Dive Centre. Contact Gus Newman, Port Ellen 302441. Visitors welcome. Wreck, drift, night, rock face and cave dives. Boats skippered by experienced divers. Some equipment may be hired.

Pony Trekking

Rockside Pony Trekking Centre 01496 850231
Ballivicar Farm Pony Trekking 01496 302251

Fishing

Trout Fishing Dunlossit Estate 01496 840232;
Islay Estates 01496 810221; Foreland Estates 01496 850211
Port Ellen Angling Association 01496 302264

Other

MacTAGGART LEISURE CENTRE SCHOOL STREET BOWMORE ISLE OF ISLAY ARGYLL
PA43 7JU Tel:01496-810767
OPEN ALL YEAR, MON-CLOSED, TUE-12.30-20.00, WED-12.30-21.00, THU&FRI-12.30-20.30, SAT-10.00-18.00, SUN-10.30-17.30
Small Community Business providing 25 metre swimming pool, fitness studio, sauna, sunbed. Launderette; Sports shop; Conference facilities and Meeting room.

ISLAY WOOLLEN MILL CO. LTD. BRIDGEND ISLE OF ISLAY ARGYLL PA44 7PG
Tel:+44 (0)1496-810563 Fax: +44 (0)1496-810677
SHOPPING & CRAFTS
OPEN ALL YEAR-EXCEPT DEC 25-JAN 2, 10.00-17.00, OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT
Weavers of fine tweeds, rugs, scarfs and shawls. Makers of country wear and headwear. The oldest working mill in Britian.

MR. R. GULLIVER WILDLIFE WALKS & HOLIDAYS CARRAIG MHOR, IMERAVALE
PORT ELLEN ISLE OF ISLAY ARGYLL PA42 7AL
Tel:+44 (0)1496-302432
OPEN ALL YEAR, ALL DAY.
Family activity sessions. Guided walks for small groups. Half day, full day, part or whole weeks. Accommodation and transport available.

The Machrie Golf Course just off the A846 approx 3 miles north of Port Ellen. 01496 302310

PORT ELLEN PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATIONPORT ELLEN ISLE  OF ISLAY
ARGYLL
Tel:01496-302349 or 0831-246911
OPEN MAY-SEPT, AS PER NOTICE ON THE DOOR, ALTERS AS NECESSARY, HIGH SEASON- 11.00-21.00
Open May to September for putting, tennis, pitch and putt, bowls. Teas, coffees and meals. All welcome.

Bridgend Bowling Club welcomes visitors. Open every day 2pm-9pm.

Lions Club of Islay. Meetings held in Ballygrant Inn, 2nd, 4th Tuesdays. Visiting Lions welcome.